Wigan (A) – A Must Win Game Or A Must Not Lose Game?

This Saturday, the Hatters travel to the north-west to take on Wigan Athletic in a crucial fixture.

It is a fixture that many of the Hatters faithful are inferring the Hatters must win.

Clearly, that statement comes from the fact that Wigan, like us; are embroiled in a desperate battle to avoid relegation into the third tier of English football, League One.

Currently, Wigan have 40 points, 6 more than the Hatters.

That total was boosted by the Latics achieving a fine win away to the club currently on top of the Championship table, West Bromwich Albion.

But, looking at Wigan’s recent form, the club are on a good run having won their last 3 league fixtures and remaining unbeaten in their last 5 games, form that is slightly better than that of our won.

Therefore, on paper, it looks a tough ask for the Hatters, who’s away form has left a lot to be desired, to get all the 3 points on offer.

But it appears we’re a confident bunch, our current poll, at the time of writing, suggests 47% of those who voted reckon Luton will win, with 33% suggesting Wigan will win with the remaining 20% believing it’ll end as a draw.

If Luton are to retain their Championship status, they need to start collecting points on a regular basis but perhaps our survival hopes are based on gaining as many points as possible, at Kenilworth Road, with any achieved on the road being seen as a bonus.

Therefore, whilst inferring that Wigan is a must-win game, perhaps it’d be more accurate to imply it is a must not-lose game when you consider Wigan’s recent form!

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